Jefferson City in Jefferson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Mossy Creek Bank

Built 1890

Photographed By Tom Bosse, September 4, 2021

1. Mossy Creek Bank Marker

Inscription. The old Mossy Creek Bank was located on Depot Street, which later became Main Street. It stood above the side walk between two large trees, wiht stone steps leading up to the door. The bank failed during the Depression after the stock marker crash of 1929. Later, First National Bank opened on the same site. (Courtesy of Helen Jolley.)

Erected by Mossy Creek Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.

Location. 36° 7.627′ N, 83° 29.445′ W. Marker is in Jefferson City, Tennessee, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and Mechanic Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 722 E Main St, Jefferson City TN 37760, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mossy Creek / Jefferson City Train Depot (here, next to this marker); Interior Mossy Creek Bank (here, next to this marker); First National Bank (here, next to this marker); Main Street (a few steps from this marker); Godwin Brothers Building (a few steps from this marker); Godwin Brothers Storefront (a few steps from this marker); Old Mossy Creek Mill

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Main Street (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jefferson City.

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Mossy Creek Bank marker on far left. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, September 4, 2021

2. Mossy Creek Bank marker on far left.

Mossy Creek Bank marker on left of building. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, September 4, 2021

3. Mossy Creek Bank marker on left of building.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 201 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 22, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.